Physical/Political Maps Flashcards
What are three ways a physical map is different to a political map?
- A physical map shows continent cross sections
- A physical map shows the height of land
- A physical map shows the depth of the water
What map is more likely to change and why?
The political map due to war and conflict, resulting in changes to country and city borders
What is the largest continent?
Asia
What is the biggest ocean?
The Pacific Ocean
What is the largest island?
Greenland
What is the longest river?
The Nile
What is the highest mountain?
Mt Everest
What is the largest inland sea?
The Caspian Sea
Where is the Tropic of Cancer located?
Above the equator
Where is the Tropic of Capricorn locate?
Below the equator
Where is the Nile River located?
East Africa (look at map in sos book if unsure)
Where is Mt Everest located?
Southern Asia; slightly north east of India (look at map in sos book if unsure)
Where is the Caspian sea located
Between Europe and Asia (look at map in sos book if unsure)
What is the new name for a large area of the country previously known as the USSR?
Russian Federation
